College of Arts and Media

Film students capture the impact of storytelling for festival showing

Photos by Ralph Freso Grand Canyon University junior Cedric Tinard had one of those anxious moments walking into the second day of class after missing […]

Sundance makes the cut in inspiring GCU film students to seek new opportunities

Christmas came late for Grand Canyon University’s film students. While they visited their homes for the holidays, the best gift came in February, when they […]

GCU's College of Arts and Media powering up for its first G.A.M.E. Conference

The global video gaming industry is colossal, with revenue from the worldwide gaming market estimated at almost $455 billion in 2024, according to Statista. Grand Canyon University's […]

What light through yonder window breaks? It is 'Romeo and Juliet' at Ethington

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" He'll be at Grand Canyon University's Ethington Theatre, where love is in […]

GCU alumna spreads holiday cheer on professional tour of "A Christmas Carol"

Sentiment and nostalgia are in the air during the holidays. For Grand Canyon University alumna Mikayla Cavanaugh, that means bringing a Christmas classic to local […]

GCU student's depth of focus: Directing his eye toward filmmaking

GCU filmmaking student Brady Hayes who has won awards from IFP Phoenix, recently premiered his latest project, "The Rim 2: Search Party," at Ethington Theatre.

Emmy Award winner keeps cameras rolling for College of Arts and Media

Photos by Ralph Freso While most students find Shakespeare difficult to understand, Jackson Sturlin finds it entertaining. He recalls his high school teacher passionately explaining […]

GCU Esports, Cardinals hit play for Arizona's Children

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Video games and sports spark joyful childhood memories, encourage close relationships and create community connections. It's what happened this […]

Ethington rocks on in post-Halloween fashion with a campy thriller classic

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Halloween might be over, but things are still twisted and eerie at Ethington Theatre. Grand Canyon University’s theatre program […]